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A Mil Mi-17 helicopter operated by the Fuerza Aérea del Perú crashed on Sunday, 22 February 2026, near Chala Viejo in southern Peru. The helicopter was flying from Pisco Airport to Chala in the Arequipa region . It lost contact during the en route phase at around 16:30 local time. Search teams were sent to the area after the aircraft was reported missing. On 23 February, authorities confirmed that the wreckage had been found near Chala Viejo. All 15 people on board — four crew members and eleven passengers — were killed in the crash. The helicopter was destroyed. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Officials have not yet released further details about what led to the crash About the Mi-17 Helicopter The Mi-17 helicopter is a medium transport aircraft originally developed in the Soviet Union. It is an improved version of the older Mi-8 helicopter and is widely used in many countries around the world. Because of its strong design and reliable performance, it has become ...

An ATR 42-512 aircraft operated by Indonesia Air crashed into a mountain while approaching Makassar-Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in South Sulawesi on Saturday, 17 January 2026. The aircraft was conducting an aerial patrol mission for the Marine and Fisheries Resources Surveillance agency. It departed from Yogyakarta-Adisutjipto Airport and was flying to Makassar. On board were seven crew members and three passengers. All ten occupants were killed in the accident. According to Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry, air traffic control cleared the aircraft for an approach to Runway 21 at Makassar at around 11:23 local time. During the approach, controllers noticed that the aircraft was not following the correct flight path and issued several instructions to correct its position. Shortly after the final instruction, contact with the aircraft was lost. The aircraft crashed into a cliff on Mount Bulusaraung in Maros Regency. Wreckage was found at an altitude of about 4,327 feet, ar...

A rescue helicopter crashed near Barafu Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania on Wednesday, 24 December 2025. The accident happened at an altitude of about 4,700 meters during an emergency medical mission. The helicopter was an Airbus Helicopters H125 ( AS350 B3e ), operated by KiliMedAir Aviation and registered as 5H-KMA . All five people on board died. There were no survivors. Those killed included the pilot, a doctor, a mountain guide, and two tourists from the Czech Republic . No one on the ground was injured. The helicopter was completely destroyed. The exact cause of the crash is not yet known. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing. At this stage, information is based on reports from news media and unofficial sources. Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain and rescue flights often operate in difficult weather and high-altitude conditions, which can increase operational risks. Social Media A tragic helicopter crash occurred on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania ...

Three people have died after a light plane crashed at Shellharbour Airport in New South Wales on Saturday 11 Oct 2025 morning. The Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance , registered VH-JVA , took off from runway 26 just before 10 a.m. Witnesses said the aircraft turned left shortly after takeoff before crashing near the threshold of runway 34 and bursting into flames. Emergency crews rushed to the scene but were unable to save the three people on board. The aircraft, owned by Connors Building Pty Limited , was destroyed in the fire The plane was on a private flight to Bathurst-Raglan Airport . Investigators from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) have been notified and are gathering information. At this stage, details are limited, and the cause of the crash remains unknown.  Social Media #AccidenteAéreo mortal de #PiperCherokee #PA32R 300 Lance (VH-JVA) de "Connors Building Pty Limited" al impactar contra umbral de pista 34 del Aeropuerto de #Shellharbour (W...

A single-engine Cessna 172F Skyhawk , registration N8219U , crashed while approaching Goheen Airport (W52) near Battle Ground, Washington , on Friday, September 26, 2025 , around 1:06 p.m. local time. The privately owned aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot, the sole occupant, did not survive. The flight originated from Kelso-Longview Airport (KLS) and was En route to Goheen Airport, a small private-use airstrip. The accident occurred during the approach phase, a critical portion of flight. Emergency responders confirmed there were no injuries to people on the ground. Weather at the time reported calm winds, clear skies, and good visibility. Conditions were favorable for flight, with no immediate meteorological hazards indicated. While preliminary details point to a loss of control or mechanical issue during approach, the cause has not been determined. Analysis Approach and landing remain high-risk phases of flight, even in clear weather. The Cessna 172F, a 1964 model , is a dur...

Mosby, Missouri – A privately owned Cessna 340A (N888MT) crashed during approach to runway 18 at Midwest National Air Center Airport (KGPH) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, resulting in two fatalities. The twin-engine aircraft, manufactured in 1979 and configured with a RAM VI conversion, was on a flight from Fayette, Missouri (FYG) to Mosby (KGPH) when the accident occurred. Sequence of Events At approximately 11:58 local time, the Cessna was executing a left base to final turn for runway 18. Witness reports and ADS-B tracking indicate the aircraft descended rapidly before impacting terrain just short of the runway threshold. The aircraft came to rest upright but was immediately consumed by a post-impact fire. Both the pilot and passenger perished at the scene. Weather Conditions Weather data from KGPH around the time of the crash showed clear skies, visibility of 10 miles, and light winds from 230° at 5 knots. Temperature was 25°C, with a density altitude of approximately 1,838 ft—con...

Date : August 7, 2025 Location : Mwihoko, Githurai 45 area, Kiambu County, Kenya Aircraft Type : Cessna 560XL Citation XLS Registration : 5Y-FDM Operator : African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) Fatalities : 4 onboard, 2 on the ground Flight Type : Air Ambulance Flight Route : Nairobi-Wilson Airport (HKNW) to Hargeisa Airport (HGA) Accident Category : Fatal Accident (En Route Phase) On the afternoon of Thursday, August 7, 2025, a Cessna 560XL Citation XLS operated by AMREF crashed in a residential area of Mwihoko, near Githurai 45 in Kiambu County, shortly after takeoff from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. The aircraft, registered as 5Y-FDM, had departed at approximately 14:12 local time on a medevac flight to Hargeisa, Somalia. Approximately five minutes into the flight, the aircraft entered a steep and sudden descent, crashing into a populated neighborhood approximately 22 kilometers northeast of the airport. All four occupants onboard—the pilot, co-pilot, medical personnel—were k...

Nampa, Idaho – July 27, 2025 — A Mooney M20J single-engine aircraft crashed into a residential area just west of Nampa Municipal Airport shortly after takeoff Sunday evening, killing all three people onboard. The flight lasted less than one minute. The aircraft, tail number N5764H , was registered to Sleeptytime PLLC , a private operator based in Eagle, Idaho. It departed from Runway 29 at approximately 5:41 p.m. local time and reached an altitude of roughly 200 feet above ground level before executing a sharp 180-degree turn. Moments later, the plane lost control and crashed into an unoccupied structure near North Venice Street. Emergency responders were dispatched within minutes of the crash, which was reported by multiple eyewitnesses who saw the aircraft descending rapidly and emitting smoke. The impact destroyed the aircraft and set off a brief fire. No one on the ground was hurt. Local authorities, including Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling, expressed condolences to the victims’ familie...

Here’s a detailed news report and analysis of the crash of Angara Airlines Flight 2G‑2311 (RA‑47315) on 24 July 2025 near Tynda Airport, Amur Oblast, Russia Incident Overview On Thursday, 24 July 2025, Angara Airlines Flight 2G‑2311, an Antonov An‑24RV (registration RA‑47315, built in 1976), crashed at approximately 12:58 local time, while on final approach to Tynda Airport. All 48 occupants (42 passengers, including five children, and six crew) were killed. The aircraft disappeared from radar during its second landing attempt, after a failed first approach; no distress call was issued. The wreckage was located burning on a mountainous forest slope about 15–16 km (9–10 miles) from the runway; rescue crews had to cut through dense forest and marshland to reach the site. Key Contributing Factors Ageing Aircraft & Maintenance Pressures The aircraft was nearly 50 years old, built in 1976. Angara had extended its service life through 2036, far beyond typical international retirements by...

Ahmedabad, India – Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 13:40 LT Tragedy struck in Ahmedabad today when Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD). The flight was En route to London-Gatwick Airport (LGW). According to early reports, 241 of the 242 people onboard are feared dead, with one survivor critically injured. The crash also claimed the lives of at least five people on the ground, bringing the total fatality count to 246. The aircraft, registered VT-ANB, took off from runway 23 and remained airborne for approximately 30 seconds. Eyewitnesses and videos reveal that after climbing for about 12 seconds, the aircraft began losing altitude. The landing gear was still extended during descent. The main landing gear struck the top floor of a doctor’s hostel, reportedly housing a restaurant. The tail section separated upon impact, and the fuselage continued forward before bursting into flames and crashing...

Date : Friday, 25 April 2025 Location : Off Hua Hin Airport (HHQ/VTPH), Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand Aircraft : Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter Operator : Royal Thai Police Wing Registration : 36964 Tragedy struck Friday morning when a Royal Thai Police Twin Otter aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Hua Hin Airport. The aircraft, conducting a test flight, carried six personnel — three pilots, two mechanics, and one engineer — all of whom lost their lives in the accident. The aircraft reportedly experienced an engine failure on the right side (no.2 engine) during initial climb, leading to a loss of control. Eyewitnesses and preliminary reports suggest the aircraft spun nose-down and broke apart upon impact with the sea. The aircraft, registered as RTP964 and manufactured in 2017, was completely destroyed. It was powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 engines. Weather conditions at the time were reported to be calm with good visibility, indicating that mechan...

Date : Saturday, April 12, 2025 Location : Near Copake, Columbia County, New York Aircraft : Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire Registration : N635TA Operator : Dynamic Spine Solutions LLC A Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire aircraft crashed near Copake, New York, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the tragic loss of all six people on board. The aircraft was En route from White Plains–Westchester County Airport (KHPN) in New York to Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) in Massachusetts when the incident occurred. Initial reports suggest the pilot was attempting to divert to Columbia County Airport (1B1) near Hudson, NY, shortly before the crash. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene after reports of a downed plane around 12:05 PM local time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initially stated there were two occupants aboard, but later confirmed that six individuals were on the aircraft. The Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire, a twin-e...

Mesquite, Texas — A Cessna 525A Citation CJ2+ jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Mesquite Metro Airport on Thursday morning, resulting in the death of the sole pilot on board. The aircraft departed runway 18 at approximately 7:33 a.m. local time. After lifting off, it executed a right turn and climbed to about 950 feet before entering a rapid descent. The final recorded data indicated a groundspeed of 196 knots with a descent rate of 2,750 feet per minute. The crash occurred in a wooded area near East Cartwright and Lawson roads, about a mile from the airport. Emergency responders extinguished small fires at the scene. No structures were damaged, and there were no other injuries reported.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident.  Weather conditions at the time were clear with 10 miles visibility and light winds from the south. The pilot's identity has not been released pending notificati...